Kenichi Ayukawa, MD & R S Kalsi, ED M&S, Maruti Suzuki India pose next the newly launched DDiS 125 diesel engine. Courtesy: Maruti Suzuki India Limited

Maruti Suzuki India Limited has introduced the diesel variant of its popular model Celerio. Maruti Suzuki Celerio, the car that first brought the Auto Gear Shift technology to India, now becomes the first car to offer a super compact diesel engine option to Indian car buyers.

This also marks the global launch of DDiS 125, the first diesel engine designed and developed by Suzuki Motor Corporation. On the launch, Kenichi Ayukawa, MD & CEO, Maruti Suzuki, said, "Celerio, powered by DDiS 125 engine, is India's most fuel efficient car.

This is also the first diesel engine designed and developed by Suzuki Motor Corporation. It is designed to offer a smooth drive and strengthens Celerio's reputation as a car that offers easy drive in cities as well as on highways.

With the launch of Celerio Diesel, the three most fuel efficient cars in India are all Maruti Suzuki cars: Celerio (D), DZire (D) and the premium sedan Ciaz (D)."

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